Definition of "high-pressure" in English

adjective

1. Operating at relatively high pressure, such as several times atmospheric pressure.

2. (idiomatic) Tense; stressful.

   • High-pressure situations can lead to nervous breakdowns.

3. Involving much persuasion.

verb

1. (informal, idiomatic, transitive) To coerce someone to perform or carry out an action by applying a high degree of psychological pressure.